Fredericksburg Academy

09/03/2026

This morning’s Lower School Welcome Back Coffee Chat gave parents a chance to hear from Head of School Karen Moschetto, Head of Lower School Sierra Huber, Director of Development Krista Bryant, Director of Auxiliary Programs David Steinberger, and PFA President Caroline Payne.

But one speaker offered a perspective no adult in the room could quite replicate.

Eitan F. ’28 has been a Falcon since he was three years old. A true FA “lifer,” he stood in front of Lower School parents and talked about what growing up at Fredericksburg Academy has meant to him.

He talked about the owl pellet experiment in first grade and shared one memory courtesy of his mom: JK-aged Eitan, apparently, was not a fan of nap time.

By Middle School, the memories had changed. There was more independence, the chance to play team sports, and the responsibility that came with learning how to use his time well.

When he reached Upper School, Eitan said he felt “very prepared and very ready to take on the challenges ahead.”

“The beginning was a little scary, but everyone was very welcoming and helpful,” he shared. “My favorite part of Upper School so far has been the relationships I’ve made, especially with the older grades. Whether in study hall or out on the field or court, I’ve laughed and smiled with so many different people.”

Now a junior, Eitan is taking AP U.S. History, AP Calculus, and AP Physics. He is a student ambassador, varsity soccer player, and member of Math Club, Sports Analysis Club, and Ultimate Frisbee Club.

And perhaps that was the most meaningful part of having him there this morning.

Standing before a room of Lower School parents was a student who once sat in those same classrooms and did those same experiments, now challenging himself academically, finding his place on teams and in clubs, building relationships across grade levels, and confidently using his voice.

From Junior Kindergarten nap time to junior year AP classes, Eitan offered a glimpse of just how much can happen along the way.

09/03/2026

Good morning, Falcons! 💙💚

09/01/2026

Think Fredericksburg Academy is out of reach? Think again.

Many families look at independent school tuition and assume it’s not an option. But at FA, we believe in a personalized approach to education and tuition.

Through Indexed Tuition, we customize costs based on your individual financial circumstances. Because of this:
- More than half of our families receive financial assistance.
- Over $2.3 million was awarded in Indexed Tuition and merit scholarships last year alone.

The tuition list price doesn’t tell your family's whole story. Let us help you find your actual number.

Ready to see what’s possible? Connect with our Admission team to start the conversation: fredericksburgacademy.org/admission/schedule-a-visit

09/01/2026

After weeks of preseason work, practices, and preparation, it’s finally game time! Varsity Field Hockey, Soccer, and Tennis all open their competitive seasons this week.

Cross Country is putting in miles, too, as they prepare for their first meet on September 15.

Ready to show up and show out for our Falcons? Check the Athletics Calendar for game days, match times, and meets all season long. 💙🦅💚

08/31/2026

What does a small school make possible?

It means walking around campus and knowing the people you pass. It means teachers who notice when you’re excited about something, recognize when you’re struggling, and understand that who you are can’t be summed up by a grade.

It means a student doesn’t have to be just one thing. The athlete can audition for the play. The artist can discover she loves science. A quiet student can discover that their ideas are worth sharing. And someone still figuring out where they fit has the time and encouragement to find out.

That’s one of the things we love about being a small school. Students have room to try something new, build friendships outside of their usual circles, and grow into interests they may never have expected.

Because small shouldn’t mean a smaller world.

Sometimes, it means more room to discover them.

08/29/2026

Auditions and callbacks for this year’s One-Act were held recently, and the cast of The Curious Savage is officially set.

This October, students will bring John Patrick’s comedy to the Donald & Susan Reed Theater before taking the production to Norfolk for the Virginia Theatre Association’s statewide theater festival.

They’re making that commitment just as a new school year gets underway. Rehearsals will happen alongside FA’s rigorous coursework, and for many cast and crew members, varsity practices and games as well. They’ll spend the coming weeks finding the time, doing the work, and building a production together with a statewide competition waiting at the other end.

For a lot of these Falcons, being in the spotlight has been part of their Fredericksburg Academy experience for years. Opportunities to perform begin in Junior Kindergarten and continue throughout their time here, so by Upper School, taking on a production like this can feel like a natural next step.

First stop: the Reed Theater.
The Curious Savage
October 16–18
Donald & Susan Reed Theater

Next stop: Norfolk.

08/28/2026

Some traditions build community quietly. This is not one of them.

Upper School FAmilies went head-to-head during G.O.A.T. today, one of those FA traditions that looks like pure chaos from the outside and makes perfect sense once you know what’s happening.

Students from across grade levels teamed up for a day full of challenges, competing for bragging rights and, of course, the title of G.O.A.T. champion.

But the real point of this tradition has never been the scoreboard.

FA’s Upper School FAmilies bring students from different grades and Advisory groups together throughout the year. They give freshmen a circle that already includes sophomores, juniors, and seniors. They create connections outside the classroom and friendships that might never have happened otherwise. And on a day like this, those relationships get an early-season jump-start through a little friendly competition.

It may look like a day of games. We know it’s the beginning of something much bigger.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners (to be announced Monday, so stay tuned!). And to everyone else: there’s always next year.

08/28/2026

FA's Varsity Field Hockey season is officially in motion.
The team is Richmond-bound this afternoon for a preseason scrimmage against Collegiate.
Let’s go, Lady Falcons! 💙💚 🏑

Division I athletes are scattered throughout the area as several program look to claim more hardware and make statements toward the rest of Virginia this fall. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/27/2026

While our Falcons were away, the work of getting ready for their return never stopped.

Behind the new Art Suite, the transformed Wellness Suite, freshly prepared classrooms, and improvements across FA's 44 acres was a summer full of very long days for the people who keep our campus running: Director of Facilities and Operations Brian Skinner and team members Chris VanBuskirk and Austin Lattimore.

They tackled floors and carpets, classroom moves and setups, painting, repairs, landscaping, and safety work. They worked on athletic fields and equipment, helped prepare the theater for another year, and took on projects everywhere from the new gym roof to parking areas across campus that were repaired, resurfaced, and restriped.

They helped install a new AED and First Aid station and visitor check-in systems in the new building, while annual fire alarm and sprinkler testing, fire lane updates, and new campus signage helped prepare FA for another safe school year.

Outside, campus got a little greener, too. Approximately 50 trees have been planted across FA over the past couple of years, with the majority added this summer through a grant from Friends of the Rappahannock. A new rain barrel on the Early Childhood playground will help provide water for student gardens.

And that still doesn't capture all of it.

They moved furniture so floors could be properly refinished. They prepared spaces for new faculty, installed classroom improvements, helped coordinate larger projects across campus, and handled the hundreds of details that come with getting a school ready for a new year.

Then there are the things that don't fit neatly on a project list: responding when something needs fixing, solving problems as they come up, and doing the behind-the-scenes work that keeps FA running every day.

Much of what they do will never be noticed, because that's the goal. Everything should simply work the way it should when students walk through the doors.

Brian, Chris, and Austin: thank you.

Our Falcons may not know everything you did this summer. But they are coming back to a campus that is ready for them because you did it. 💙💚

08/26/2026

It was such a good day to be a Falcon.

There’s just something about having our students back on campus and seeing FA come to life again. The 2026–27 school year is officially underway, and we couldn’t have asked for a better first day.

Welcome back, Falcons. We missed you!